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KL08 ODW

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,212 mi
Last recorded119,212 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 ODW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 119,212 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 119,212 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 112,817 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 112,817 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 107,030 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 103,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 97,685 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 97,685 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 91,428 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 84,287 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 84,199 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 76,306 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 76,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 66,440 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 57,757 miles

both inner rack joints

Pass 31 Jul 2014 44,896 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 35,514 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 25,614 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 16,544 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 15,850 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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KL08 ODW is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 74,812 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KL08 ODW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Sorento is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KL08 ODW registered?

KL08 ODW is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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